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Mother’s Day Lunch in The Upperhouse, Queanbeyan
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a relaxed, share-style lunch in The Upperhouse, upstairs at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan.
A long lunch designed for slowing down, connecting and taking the time to celebrate Mum and show your appreciation.
A Menu Worth Sharing
Executive Chef Wayne Alger has created a multi-course shared menu designed for the table to share, it’s an easy way to enjoy good food and celebrate Mum
Mum will be welcomed with a glass of bubbles on arrival.
Sourdough bread, black pepper and pecorino butter
Artisinal salumi, marinated Mount Zero olives
Vannella buffalo mozzarella, pickled figs
Fritto misto, basil, preserved lemon mayo
Slow cooked chicken cacciatore
Parmesan polenta
Braised cavolo nero
Caramel panna cotta, sea salt popcorn
Live Music
The Wonder Twins will set the tone for a relaxed afternoon.
Event Details
Sunday 10 May 2026
Sittings from 11:30am
Please note: the 11:30am sitting has a 2-hour dining time to accommodate the 1:30pm seating.
Book Your Tickets
Bookings are essential. Secure your table online today.
The Upperhouse, Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Adults $85 | Children (12 and under) $20
If you have any questions, please contact our team directly:
(02) 6297 1444 (ext. 2)
functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au
Celebrate Mum with something truly special — book today.
Additional Info
Tickets are non-refundable
Please purchase through the official Royal Hotel Queanbeyan website only
Dietary requirements
Please advise at the time of booking as not all dietary requirements may be catered for after this time. Email us at functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au | (02) 6297 1444 (ext. 2)
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April
Live Music - ThursdayTimothy Patterson Live2026thu16apr6:00 pm9:00 pm6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Kick off your weekend early with our live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. This Thursday, Timothy Patterson will take the stage from 6pm! Enjoy great tunes
Event Details
Kick off your weekend early with our live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. This Thursday, Timothy Patterson will take the stage from 6pm!
Enjoy great tunes in a relaxed atmosphere while you unwind after a busy week.
Make it a night to remember by booking a table at our bistro for good food and drinks.
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Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Friday Night Meat Raffles with a CauseMain Bistro & Bar2026fri17apr5:00 pm7:00 pm5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Join us every Friday night for our RHQ Meat Raffles in the Bistro and Bar downstairs. In 2026 we
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Join us every Friday night for our RHQ Meat Raffles in the Bistro and Bar downstairs.
In 2026 we are proud to be supporting the RSL LifeCare Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub, a free support service dedicated to veterans and their families right here in our community. Based on Crawford Street, the Hub offers support across wellbeing, employment, housing and DVA claims advocacy, and has been making a real difference to veterans and families across the Queanbeyan and ACT region since opening in April 2025.
All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to support their important work.
TICKETS ON SALE FROM 5PM
RAFFLES DRAWN FROM 7PM
Stick around after the draw for our Friday night Live Music from 8pm.
Gather your friends, book a table at our Bistro and kick start your weekend the right way.
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Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
RHQ Sports: Raiders Live and LoudRaiders Vs Storm2026fri17apr6:00 pm6:00 pm
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Catch every thrilling moment of the Raiders NRL games LIVE & LOUD at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan! Join us for the NRL season and
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Catch every thrilling moment of the Raiders NRL games LIVE & LOUD at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan!
Join us for the NRL season and cheer on our local team, the Raiders. Enjoy happy hour prices on house beer and house wine during live play, making it the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan the perfect place to watch the action unfold. Not a member? Sign up here.
Book a table to secure a prime spot in front of the big screen for the best view of every try, tackle, and highlight.
Whether you’re a die-hard Raiders fan or just here for the atmosphere, we’ve got you covered with great food, drinks, and a buzzing environment that brings the game to life.
Don’t miss out on the games – book your table today!
Don’t forget we have a lot more sports showing on the screens at our RHQ Sports Bar daily.
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Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Faulty Towers The Dining ExperienceDoors open 6:30pm | Show starts 7:00pm2026fri17apr6:30 pm6:30 pm
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-SOLD OUT- FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE They’re back! Join us for the original multi award winning West End sensation taking the world
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-SOLD OUT-
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE
They’re back!
Join us for the original multi award winning West End sensation taking the world by storm.
Basil, Manuel and Sybil are in town—and they’re bringing a healthy dose of mayhem to your door. Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is the show where anything can happen and usually does—and with 70% of the show improvised, it’s never the same twice. With two hours of comedy, three courses of food, and universal acclaim the world over, expect chaos, laughs, and a brilliant night out.
‘Nothing Faulty About This” – Fringe Review
‘Uproarious comedy’ – Melbourne Observer
‘Eat, drink and laugh sensation’ – The Daily Telegraph
Don’t be fooled by any cheap imitations, experience the world’s ♯1 experience today!
Friday 17 April 2026
Doors open 6:30pm | Show start 7:00pm
Tickets: $140 per person
Includes a 3-Course Meal and a hilarious 2 hour Interactive Dining Experience
Drinks can be purchased from the bar.
This is an adults-only event.
Dietaries? Email functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au before Monday 13 April 2026 with your booking details!
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Where we can, the tickets are allocated to tables based on the quantity of tickets bought.
As the room needs to be set for round tables with 10 chairs in order for you to best enjoy this show, the priority of being seated together will be for those who purchased tickets first, with the last bought tickets seated at the remaining free spots.
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Tickets non-refundable after purchase.
Remember that your tickets have your contact details listed.
RHQ takes no responsibility for anyone attempting to resell their tickets.
To help stop scammers please only buy direct from RHQ website and be careful of online scammers.
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Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Live Music - FridayJulius Dator in The Bistro2026fri17apr8:00 pm11:00 pm8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Join us this Friday
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Join us this Friday for live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. From 8-11pm, Julius Dator will take to the stage and entertain you with great tunes!
Enjoy a lively performance that will set you up for a great weekend.
Book a table at our bistro and treat yourself to a delicious meal and drinks while you enjoy the live music.
Check out our other events and upcoming performers coming to Royal Hotel Queanbeyan!
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Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
RHQ Sports: Brumbies Live & LoudBrumbies Vs Fijian Drua2026sat18apr7:35 pm7:35 pm
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Catch all the action of the Brumbies rugby union games LIVE and LOUD at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan!Enjoy
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Catch all the action of the Brumbies rugby union games LIVE and LOUD at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan!
Enjoy the thrill of the game on our big screen while enjoying house beer and wine at Happy Hour prices for members throughout the match. Not a member? Sign up here.
Want the best seat in the house? Book a table to secure a prime spot in front of the screen and get up close to every try, tackle, and moment of excitement. Whether you’re with friends or family, it’s the perfect way to experience the game in an electric atmosphere.
Don’t miss out on the next game – book your table today!
Don’t forget we have sports showing daily on the screens at our RHQ Sports Bar.
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Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Live Music - SaturdayDan Millane live in the bistro2026sat18apr8:00 pm11:00 pm8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Saturday night is for live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan! Join us from 8-11pm for a night filled with great music by Dan Millane.
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Saturday night is for live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan!
Join us from 8-11pm for a night filled with great music by Dan Millane.
Bring your friends and family, book a table at our bistro and enjoy a wonderful meal with drinks while soaking up the atmosphere.
Check out our other events and upcoming live performers coming to Royal Hotel Queanbeyan.
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Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Live Music - SundayJay Moon Live on Stage2026sun19apr1:00 pm4:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Wrap up your weekend with live music by Jay Moon at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan this Sunday from 1-4pm! Relax and enjoy a soothing afternoon of music in
Event Details
Wrap up your weekend with live music by Jay Moon at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan this Sunday from 1-4pm!
Relax and enjoy a soothing afternoon of music in a laid-back, friendly environment.
Don’t miss out on a great time together, book a table at our bistro for a delicious lunch and relaxing afternoon.
Don’t miss our other events and live music sessions – check out the line-up here!
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Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Poker Tournament Next Tuesday NightPoker in The Upperhouse2026tue21apr6:30 pm6:30 pm
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Poker Nights at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan – Every Tuesday in the Upperhouse Weekly Poker comp at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, upstairs in The Upperhouse. Enjoy a night
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Poker Nights at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan – Every Tuesday in the Upperhouse
Weekly Poker comp at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, upstairs in The Upperhouse.
Enjoy a night of strategy, skill, and social fun every Tuesday.
$1000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
$30 Entry
2x Re-Entry Available
6:30pm Registration Opens
7:00pm Tournament Starts
9:00pm Late Registration Closes
Whether you’re an experienced player or looking to try your hand for the first time, our Tuesday night poker in Queanbeyan is the perfect way to enjoy a midweek evening.
Dine in the bistro first, then head upstairs to the Manhattan Room for the game.
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Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Tipsy Sketching at RHQLife Drawing in the Menzies Room2026tue21apr6:30 pm6:30 pm
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Unleash your creativity with The Tipsy Sketching Club – where art meets fun!
Whether you’re a seasoned sketcher or just curious to try something new, these relaxed life drawing sessions are the perfect way to sip, sketch, and connect.
The Tipsy Sketching Club brings life drawing to the Menzies room on the first Tuesday of every second month.
Session Information
Each two-hour session includes a series of fun, timed poses designed to spark creativity:
• 4 x two-minute poses
• 3 x five-minute poses
• 3 x ten-minute poses
• 1 x twenty-five-minute pose
Between sets, enjoy breaks for drinks, food and sharing.
For more information, contact The Tipsy Sketching Club via their website.
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Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
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Join us next Friday night for our RHQ Meat Raffles in our Bistro & Bar downstairs! In 2026 we are proud to be
Event Details
Join us next Friday night for our RHQ Meat Raffles in our Bistro & Bar downstairs!
In 2026 we are proud to be supporting the RSL LifeCare Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub, a free support service dedicated to veterans and their families right here in our community. Based on Crawford Street, the Hub offers support across wellbeing, employment, housing and DVA claims advocacy, and has been making a real difference to veterans and families across the Queanbeyan and ACT region since opening in April 2025.
All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to support their important work.
TICKETS ON SALE FROM 5PM
RAFFLE DRAWN FROM 7PM
Followed by our Friday night Live Music from 8PM.
Gather your friends, book a table at our Bistro and kick start your weekend off on the right foot.
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
May
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New to poker or keen to sharpen your game? Join our monthly Texas Hold’em crash course in Queanbeyan, designed for beginners and casual players looking to
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New to poker or keen to sharpen your game? Join our monthly Texas Hold’em crash course in Queanbeyan, designed for beginners and casual players looking to build confidence before hitting the tables.
Held on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, this one-hour session covers everything you need to know to play No Limit Texas Hold’em poker, including:
- Rules of Texas Hold’em
- Hand rankings explained
- Betting structure and table positions
- Beginner poker strategy and decision-making
You’ll also take part in a mock poker tournament, giving you the chance to practise in a relaxed, social setting. If numbers allow, the winner scores free entry into the Tuesday Night Poker tournament straight after.
No bookings or registration needed. Just arrive by 6:00pm and take a seat.
Perfect for anyone searching for:
- Poker lessons in Queanbeyan
- Learn to play Texas Hold’em
- Beginner poker classes near Canberra
- Social poker nights and tournaments
Stay on after the session and put your skills to the test in our weekly poker game.
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Event Details
Event Details
Mother’s Day Lunch in The Upperhouse, Queanbeyan
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a relaxed, share-style lunch in The Upperhouse, upstairs at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan.
A long lunch designed for slowing down, connecting and taking the time to celebrate Mum and show your appreciation.
A Menu Worth Sharing
Executive Chef Wayne Alger has created a multi-course shared menu designed for the table to share, it’s an easy way to enjoy good food and celebrate Mum
Mum will be welcomed with a glass of bubbles on arrival.
Sourdough bread, black pepper and pecorino butter
Artisinal salumi, marinated Mount Zero olives
Vannella buffalo mozzarella, pickled figs
Fritto misto, basil, preserved lemon mayo
Slow cooked chicken cacciatore
Parmesan polenta
Braised cavolo nero
Caramel panna cotta, sea salt popcorn
Live Music
The Wonder Twins will set the tone for a relaxed afternoon.
Event Details
Sunday 10 May 2026
Sittings from 11:30am
Please note: the 11:30am sitting has a 2-hour dining time to accommodate the 1:30pm seating.
Book Your Tickets
Bookings are essential. Secure your table online today.
The Upperhouse, Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Adults $85 | Children (12 and under) $20
If you have any questions, please contact our team directly:
(02) 6297 1444 (ext. 2)
functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au
Celebrate Mum with something truly special — book today.
Additional Info
Tickets are non-refundable
Please purchase through the official Royal Hotel Queanbeyan website only
Dietary requirements
Please advise at the time of booking as not all dietary requirements may be catered for after this time. Email us at functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au | (02) 6297 1444 (ext. 2)
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